aespa Drops 'LEMONADE' MV Teaser Ahead of Second Full Album Release

aespa has released the music video teaser for their second full-length album title track ‘LEMONADE’, giving fans a first look at the quirky, tangy concept and delivering a positive message about turning hardship into opportunity.

Key Facts

• The ‘LEMONADE’ MV teaser was released on May 28 at 0:00 KST via SMTOWN’s YouTube channel and other platforms.
• The title track is an electronic dance song with an addictive, intense synth bass sound.
• The lyrics quote the proverb “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” hinting at a new season in aespa’s worldview.
• The full music video, out May 29 at 1:00 PM KST, features a “Lemon Bug” that rolls into aespa’s parallel world, causing a crack and opening a P.O.S (Portal of Something). The members cross the portal and transform a dark world.
• aespa’s second full album ‘LEMONADE’ contains 10 songs of various genres (earlier reports listed 11 tracks), including the pre-release track ‘WDA (Whole Different Animal)’ and previously revealed track ‘SHAKIN’.
• Other album tracks include ‘Bite’ (dance track with a warning theme), and ‘Roll’ (minimalist sound about emotions toward an ex-lover).
• The album was previewed at a press conference on May 28 at Sofitel Ambassador Hotel in Songpa-gu, Seoul, where members Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning shared their thoughts.
• All songs will be released on streaming platforms on May 29 at 1:00 PM KST.

Key Terms

• P.O.S (Portal of Something): A portal that opens in the music video storyline, through which aespa members cross to transform a dark world.
• Lemon Bug: A bug-like entity that rolls into aespa’s parallel world, causing a crack and triggering the portal.

Key Quote

“With this album, we added a ‘sour taste’ following the ‘iron taste’. You’ll be able to feel a refreshing charm.” — Karina